Drunk Elephant's award-winning at-home facial, the T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial, is
expensive at $80. Normally, I'd never spend that on a luxury
skincare product.

I tried it, though, and it's hard to stop using. My skin is
smoother, firmer, is a more even tone, and has a noticeable glow
for days after using.

You may not need an $80 at-home facial, but, if you're open
to it, this is a great option. Plus, one bottle has lasted me
over a year with weekly use.

I love an expensive skincare product sample that ends up as a
letdown. You tried it, it failed, and now you can save your money
without worrying that you're missing out on something you really
can't afford anyway.

Drunk Elephant's T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial ($80)
is not one of those products. Don't get me wrong - $80 is the
kind of price tag that my (very wise) grandmother would be
scandalized by - but it's not a letdown.

The Sukari Babyfacial is meant to be a pro-level, at-home facial
that you can do in 20 minutes. Smart AHA and BHA ingredients
slough off dead skin while antioxidants and oils hydrate new
cells, and, once removed, your skin feels softer, cleaner, and
looks brighter, clearer, and more evenly toned. In other words,
it resurfaces your face like a peel.

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If you've looked into AHA/BHA
skincare, the results sound more scientific than miraculous.
AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) break down the glue that holds dull
cells together, urging along the natural shedding process. They
work best on surface-level skin concerns like lightening dark
spots. BHAs (Beta Hydroxy Acids) penetrate further into your
skin, and those address deeper issues like ongoing acne by
dissolving sebum and dead skin and stabilizing the pore's lining.
The combination is like a one-two punch.

Babyfacial's supporting roles go to other powerful ingredients.
Drunk Elephant is known for its dream-team blend of
glycolic, tartaric, lactic, citric, and salicylic acids.
Powerful antioxidants like matcha, apple fruit, and milk thistle
calm and hydrate, and non-fragrant plant oils replenish moisture
and nourish the new layer of skin cells. Chickpea flour brightens
and balances the skin without over-drying, and pumpkin ferment
bumps up enzymatic action. Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3
or niacin, is a "cell-communicating" ingredient that's included
to brighten and tone skin for a healthier look and feel.

In person, though, the Sukari Babyfacial is just a
really effective resurfacing - there's no other way to put it. I
smear a small dollop (a little goes a long way) across my clean,
dry face and set a timer for 20 minutes. Unlike my other Holy Grail mask, this
one doesn't restrict your facial movement at all, so you can go
about your business as usual while it works. The initial
tingling/stinging that's typical for an enzymatic peel isn't
terrible and quickly dissipates, though it takes getting used to.
Once I wash it off, my skin is extremely soft, firmer, more
evenly toned, and noticeably brighter. At 23, I'm not concerned
with fine lines, but the few I do have seem noticeably faded, and
my skin altogether feels more elastic. The stubborn dark spots I
have are also lighter after use, and at least for me, the
after-glow sticks around for a few days.

It's not hard to tell why the at-home facial won Allure's Best of
Beauty award in 2017, or why it consistently remains in the
top 10 bestsellers at Sephora
even now and even despite its high price. The price isn't great
at $80, and most people probably don't need a 20-minute
at-home facial they can pop on once a week. But if you've got the
budget and you've been considering it, the Babyfacial makes good
on its claims. And it's cheaper than scheduling your own facial
in a spa. Plus, for what it's worth, it lasts a long time: one
bottle has lasted me for over a year - even with consistent use
(about once per week with the occasional lapse).

All in all, the T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial may be expensive, but if
the benefits of smoother, firmer, and more even skin that has a
noticeable glow for a few days post-use are worth it to you,
you'll probably find it was money well-spent.